4.8 from 15 votes
Mushroom Chili
A "meaty" vegan mushroom chili that combines two types of beans and warm spices. Protein-rich and so satisfying! Great served with avocado.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
5
large bowls
Calories:
252 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper (or other color)
- 1 lb. mushrooms (white button, cremini, portobello, etc.)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes canned
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or up to 1.5 cups)
- 15 oz. black beans canned
- 15 oz. pinto beans or kidney beans, canned
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano dried
- avocado toppings, optional, fresh, sliced
- cilantro
- green onion
- vegan sour cream
- vegan cheese
- tortilla chips
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell pepper. Chop mushrooms (tough stems removed).
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for about 6-7 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. broth/water for oil-free sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is softened, add spices: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir. Then add garlic and mushrooms. Stir again and sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and both beans (rinsed and drained).
- Bring to a light boil. Then cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Serve with any desired toppings. (I like avocado and hot sauce.)
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Notes
- Other additions: Poblano, zucchini, sweet corn, or tomato paste for thicker broth.
- Make it spicy: Add chipotle in adobo, jalapeno, medium diced green chiles, a dash of ground chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 9 cups chili.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Potassium
1420mg
(30%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2116IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 large bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Potassium | 1420mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2116IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.